Amy’s World Gold Medal Bid

Amy Broadhurst

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My name is Amy Broadhurst. I’m 18 years old and I live in Dundalk, County Louth.

I’ve been boxing since the age of 7 and fell in love with the sport straight away. Since then I’ve won 11 Irish titles, a European Gold and Silver medal, a European Union Gold medal and have competed in World Championships – I was beaten in the quarter final by the overall winner.

My Father, who travels to every international competition with me, coaches me and coached my 3 brothers, along with other members in Dealgan Boxing Club. He’s been with me from the very start.

On May 13 I will fly to Taiwan to compete in my second World Championships

A dream that’s long term for me is the Olympics. As a young child that has been the biggest picture of all. I’m 18 years old and have the opportunity to try and qualify for the Olympics in 2016, 2020, 22024 and possibly 2028. Anybody who wants to support me on my journey to Olympic glory is welcome and would be very much appreciated! All Funds would help me with boxing gear and equipment and also with foods as I box at 57kg and have to keep a strict diet for several weeks. I’m also unemployed as I’m training full time to try to achieve my goals.

+Achievements

European Gold Medal

In 2012 I travelled to Poland on my first International experience.
In the Quarter-Final i came up against the world no.3 from Germany winning 17-7.
I won my Semi-Final 18-12 against Turkey.
My Final was against the world no.2 from Russia and it was a very close contest with the score of 16-15, which went in my favor.

European Union Gold Medal

In June 2013 I traveled to Hungary alongside Katie Taylor where I won Gold. In my Quarter-Final I came up against a very strong Turkish girl, where the decision had been a split 2-1 in my favour.
I then came up against Hungary in my Semi-Final where i won 3-0.
In my Final I came up against France and won 3-0.

European Silver Medal

In 2014 I travelled to Italy to compete in my Second Europeans. In my Quarter-Final I came up against an Italian. I won that fight on a TKO4.
I then came up against Sweden In my Semi-Final and won 3-0 and in my Final I lost on a count back to a Ukrainian opponent.

11 Irish boxing titles

Queens Cup Gold Medal

In October 2014 I travelled to Germany for the Queens Cup.
In my Quarter-Final I beat Germany 3-0.
In my Semi-Final I came up against a very tricky opponent from Kazakhstan but won 3-0.
I advanced on to the Final where I won 3-0 against Sweden. I also picked up 'Best Technical Youth Boxer' of the competition.